Rotation vs. Revolution

Lesson OverviewStudents will observe flash animations of a celestial body rotating and revolving, side by side. They will discuss and make observations as a small group, and will write an explanatory paragraph as an individual to support their claim.Time Required: One 60-minute Class PeriodsDisciplinary Vocabulary: rotation, revolution, moon, planet, tides, eclipses, seasons, moon phases

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